FAQ

The scholarship amount awarded to each Perryman Scholar will vary. Our focus is to fund up to 97% of tuition capped at $25,000 per year. This is a tuition only scholarship, room/board, books and other fees are not covered by the scholarship.

The person writing the letter will receive email instructions. They should write about their personal experience with you and any outstanding attributes that we should consider. Letters of recommendation will be submitted directly by the person writing the letter.

Yes, you may change the person writing the letter. This is in case someone you picked is unable to complete your letter in time. Please note: You will not have the option to submit your application until 2 letters of recommendation have been received.

Yes. Mobile phones, iPads, web cams, GoPro cameras, and digital cameras are all accepted for the video. We are not judging the quality of the recording. With that in mind, though, we have some suggestions for best results:

Make sure the camera is still.
Make sure there is plenty of lighting, especially if shooting indoors.
Turn off all noise-making devices in the room (air conditioners, fans, telephones, etc).
Record a short test and listen to it. If needed, change the record volume or microphone location.
Allow for 2 seconds of silence at the beginning and end of your recording.

You will not have the option to submit your application until 2 letters of recommendation have been received. You may check the status of your recommendations by logging into your application and going to the ‘Add or Edit Recommendation Requests’ in the main menu. Once 2 letters have been received you will find the submit button at the end of the review section of the application.